Where did a whole month go? Neither of my blogs have had a new post. Life was simply busier than it had been and coupled with a cold (hopefully my annual one so I can now say one and done), I just haven't taken the time to write.
I wasn't avoiding coming here because of gains but I did have two small, consecutive gains. I was getting lazy about tracking and cocky about how much I could snack and get away with it. Most of that was leftover Halloween candy that wasn't even favorites and therefore not worth it.
Just as I was about to rededicate myself to tracking, the new Smart Points plan was introduced. While part of me was wishing they had waited until January to roll out the new program, I wasn't truly upset by the timing. The many glitches in the WW mobile apps and inability to access their site on my PC had me uttering a few choice words. There are still problems, but they're being worked on.
The changes in the program itself are good. The focus is more on protein and less on saturated fats and added sugar. We all know we should have been headed this way but you could follow the old program faithfully and still maintained some bad habits.
Ice cream is one of the things that got me into trouble over the years. I loved ice cream and rarely had a moderate serving. I have had WW brand frozen treats on hand since returning to WW in June of 2014. I have had one almost daily, tracked and fitting into my day. So what is the problem? For me, it was a bad habit being continued in only a slightly better package.
With Smart Points, many lean proteins now give you more quantity per point. Saturated fats and added sugars have the opposite effect. Some frozen treats that were formerly 3 points are now 6 points. Milk and yogurt have gone up too. Certainly they aren't bad foods, but my morning coffee yogurt is now 6 points instead of four. The yogurt is important to me and a healthier habit than having ice cream every night.
So how did my first week on the new program go? Twice my schedule was so derailed I had McDonalds for dinner. I tracked and had raw veggies and fruit once home again to round out those unplanned meals. I only used a total of 3 optional weekly points, never felt hungry and ....tah dah....lost 3.8 pounds! My new total lost is 85 pounds.
Onward and downward!
Monday, December 14, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Weigh in # 74
This week should have been number 75 but I had a colonoscopy last week and never weighed in. The procedure wasn't successful despite my prep being done exactly as spelled out. I went from being mortified to pissed when I read the label "poor prep". This isn't the place to go into all of that but I am no hurry to repeat the procedure which was a preventative screening, nothing suspicious in my health called for this to be done.
The big change for me this go-round with WW has been realizing that I am an emotional eater, but based on how food tastes not how I was feeling. It has been relatively easy for me to have a taste or normal serving size of something without over indulging. That food will taste good again the next time I eat it, I don't have to consume three helpings right now.
Hunger, including a hunger headache, along with being very annoyed after the procedure last week led to some poor choices. It wasn't so much the meals that were out of control, it was my hand reaching into the bowl of leftover Halloween candy. Do I know better? Of course I do. So why did I keep reaching in? Even after a week of thinking about this, I don't have a good answer.
I'm still down from the weigh in of two weeks ago so a person might wonder what the heck I'm talking about. I'm talking about how easy it is to back slide. I feel like my head is screwed back on straight again. I feel re-focused.
Onward and downward, 83.9 pounds gone.
The big change for me this go-round with WW has been realizing that I am an emotional eater, but based on how food tastes not how I was feeling. It has been relatively easy for me to have a taste or normal serving size of something without over indulging. That food will taste good again the next time I eat it, I don't have to consume three helpings right now.
Hunger, including a hunger headache, along with being very annoyed after the procedure last week led to some poor choices. It wasn't so much the meals that were out of control, it was my hand reaching into the bowl of leftover Halloween candy. Do I know better? Of course I do. So why did I keep reaching in? Even after a week of thinking about this, I don't have a good answer.
I'm still down from the weigh in of two weeks ago so a person might wonder what the heck I'm talking about. I'm talking about how easy it is to back slide. I feel like my head is screwed back on straight again. I feel re-focused.
Onward and downward, 83.9 pounds gone.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Weigh in #73
The weigh in after Halloween was good on the scales. I am down an even 83 pounds now. I have a colonoscopy next Monday so I doubt I will get to a full meeting but I will weigh in a day or two after the procedure.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Weigh in # 72
The nagging little gains of the past two weeks went away, and then some. Down 1.7 for a new total of 81.8 pounds gone. I'm 16.4 pounds from the goal set at WW but I plan to go for another 21.4 - 26.4 and see if I can maintain that weight. Time will tell. Meanwhile, I need to shop for Halloween candy and get through that temptation.
Been there, tried that, it didn't work!
Ain't that the truth?
So true, so true.
I'm happy to say that the last photo isn't true at all. My set backs have been very minor and I haven't felt deprived once. I know it is because of the mind-body connection. I wish I could tell everyone how to find the key that works for them. Here's to never losing mine, both the key and my mind.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Weigh in #71 Self love
I need to get back to writing here on Mondays after weighing in, or Tuesdays at the latest. I've been both busy and complacent. Busy has kept me from writing, complacent has me slipping a bit in practices and I've been up the past two weeks at the scales. Point 4 last week and .5 yesterday. Not earth shattering, but not a good trend.
A fellow WW member almost quit yesterday but decided to come to the meeting after all. I understand that feeling, not so much this go round, but in previous attempts at WW years ago. What bothers me is her comments about her appearance "I thought I looked good until I saw myself in a photo. What was I thinking?" and "I'm just plain fat".
I bet she DID look good in that photo, the best she could on that day, especially if she was happy. We pick ourselves apart in ways we never do to someone else. I'm not going to lie and say I never said those things to myself, and was never unhappy in a dressing room while trying to find appealing and appropriate clothing, but we are all more than whatever number the scale and tape measure says!
We need to love ourselves. We need to eat well for the right reasons.
Eat well = Better health
Better health = Easier movement
Easier movement = Happier life
That circle can go on with great results.
"I'm fat and ugly, therefore I will starve myself" isn't sustainable.
"I'm fat and ugly and will try WW to lose weight before {name the event} or to reach a certain dress size" also doesn't work. What happens the day after the event?
What we eat, the quality and quantity, is what packs on the pounds but the key issues are figuring out WHY we choose to do that and learning HOW to break that habit.
I was very happy at my son's wedding. I loved my dress and hair that day. I have wonderful memories of this event.
Do I like my appearance more now? Is it easier to shop for clothing that I like? Do I move easier and have more energy? Yes, yes and yes but I am not ashamed of that wedding photo. We all struggle with something and do the best we can with the knowledge and tools we have at even give time. Do I wish I had learned this ages ago such as when I became a lifetime member 30 years ago? Sure, but that is the past and I don't live there. I live in the present.
Loving yourself is not an unhealthy ego trip. Look in the mirror and BEYOND the mirror. What pleases you about yourself?
I am kind
I am funny and smile often
I am creative
I like to read
I like to knit
I look for the good in people and situations
I love my family
I am a good person
I am in that person in the turquoise sweater and size 14 jeans.
I am/was that same person in the silver dress, size 22 (jeans would have been 24).
Be as kind to yourself as you would be to someone else.
A fellow WW member almost quit yesterday but decided to come to the meeting after all. I understand that feeling, not so much this go round, but in previous attempts at WW years ago. What bothers me is her comments about her appearance "I thought I looked good until I saw myself in a photo. What was I thinking?" and "I'm just plain fat".
I bet she DID look good in that photo, the best she could on that day, especially if she was happy. We pick ourselves apart in ways we never do to someone else. I'm not going to lie and say I never said those things to myself, and was never unhappy in a dressing room while trying to find appealing and appropriate clothing, but we are all more than whatever number the scale and tape measure says!
We need to love ourselves. We need to eat well for the right reasons.
Eat well = Better health
Better health = Easier movement
Easier movement = Happier life
That circle can go on with great results.
"I'm fat and ugly, therefore I will starve myself" isn't sustainable.
"I'm fat and ugly and will try WW to lose weight before {name the event} or to reach a certain dress size" also doesn't work. What happens the day after the event?
What we eat, the quality and quantity, is what packs on the pounds but the key issues are figuring out WHY we choose to do that and learning HOW to break that habit.
I was very happy at my son's wedding. I loved my dress and hair that day. I have wonderful memories of this event.
Do I like my appearance more now? Is it easier to shop for clothing that I like? Do I move easier and have more energy? Yes, yes and yes but I am not ashamed of that wedding photo. We all struggle with something and do the best we can with the knowledge and tools we have at even give time. Do I wish I had learned this ages ago such as when I became a lifetime member 30 years ago? Sure, but that is the past and I don't live there. I live in the present.
Loving yourself is not an unhealthy ego trip. Look in the mirror and BEYOND the mirror. What pleases you about yourself?
I am kind
I am funny and smile often
I am creative
I like to read
I like to knit
I look for the good in people and situations
I love my family
I am a good person
I am in that person in the turquoise sweater and size 14 jeans.
I am/was that same person in the silver dress, size 22 (jeans would have been 24).
Be as kind to yourself as you would be to someone else.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Week 69: Mighty, mighty fine!
I weighed in on Monday hoping to finally hit 80 pounds loss. It didn't quite happen...I am done 81 pounds!
I feel like I can do anything I set my mind on. I'm busy with art classes, crafts, knitting and a book club that launched at my house Monday night. I know my energy level is up because I am pleasantly tired at the endogamy busy day, not exhausted as before.
Life is really, really good!
I feel like I can do anything I set my mind on. I'm busy with art classes, crafts, knitting and a book club that launched at my house Monday night. I know my energy level is up because I am pleasantly tired at the endogamy busy day, not exhausted as before.
Life is really, really good!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Week 68: Feeling Great!
I gained six-tenth of a pound, so why am I so happy?
Last week was my birthday. I am 63 now and in good health. My dear mom suffered with arthritis which began before she reached 63. So far, I am not showing signs of that dreadful disease. My wonderful dad died five months after his 63rd birthday. It was unexpected, a heart attack. Would that have been found today because of what we know and test for now?
I am happy because I am feel and look so much better than I did a few years ago. The family celebration, complete with pizza, cake and ice cream was on Friday. The next day was a neighborhood party celebrating autumn. I baked for it but only had a small taste of each dessert. I think the weekend is too blame for today's gain but I don't expect it to stick around long.
Part of this morning's discussion at WW was about working on a specific goal for a week. After selecting a specific goal, such as eating more vegetables or walking for exercise, we are to pick a measure for this goal. Two additional servings of vegetables? Once around the block on your walk? And next we are to pick an attainable goal. Will extra vegetables be difficult at first? Pick two days out of seven. How many days do you think you can realistically get the walk in?
Everything in life is about balance. Sometimes our food choices will be out of balance when we don't have control of food provided. Sometimes the skewed balance will be due to unique situations and opportunities. If I ever go to Paris, I will sample whatever fine cuisine is recommended and get back on track when I return. This weekend was a mini "Paris" situation.
My family knew that I needed new clothes for the approaching cool weather. I gave clothing sizes, something that I never did two years ago. I received great items but was worried that a few things wouldn't fit because of the style and saw the tag on black slacks was too small. I'm feeling lucky to be in a 14 and these were a 12.
I tried on everything but the slacks that night, thrilled that it all fit. My husband saw the tag and read my mind. He suggested I put them aside until they do fit. Oh what the heck....lets see how far into them I can get. WOW! I got them on, buttoned and zipped! I'm not saying they were comfortable YET but they will be one day. Yay me!
Last week was my birthday. I am 63 now and in good health. My dear mom suffered with arthritis which began before she reached 63. So far, I am not showing signs of that dreadful disease. My wonderful dad died five months after his 63rd birthday. It was unexpected, a heart attack. Would that have been found today because of what we know and test for now?
I am happy because I am feel and look so much better than I did a few years ago. The family celebration, complete with pizza, cake and ice cream was on Friday. The next day was a neighborhood party celebrating autumn. I baked for it but only had a small taste of each dessert. I think the weekend is too blame for today's gain but I don't expect it to stick around long.
Part of this morning's discussion at WW was about working on a specific goal for a week. After selecting a specific goal, such as eating more vegetables or walking for exercise, we are to pick a measure for this goal. Two additional servings of vegetables? Once around the block on your walk? And next we are to pick an attainable goal. Will extra vegetables be difficult at first? Pick two days out of seven. How many days do you think you can realistically get the walk in?
Everything in life is about balance. Sometimes our food choices will be out of balance when we don't have control of food provided. Sometimes the skewed balance will be due to unique situations and opportunities. If I ever go to Paris, I will sample whatever fine cuisine is recommended and get back on track when I return. This weekend was a mini "Paris" situation.
My family knew that I needed new clothes for the approaching cool weather. I gave clothing sizes, something that I never did two years ago. I received great items but was worried that a few things wouldn't fit because of the style and saw the tag on black slacks was too small. I'm feeling lucky to be in a 14 and these were a 12.
I tried on everything but the slacks that night, thrilled that it all fit. My husband saw the tag and read my mind. He suggested I put them aside until they do fit. Oh what the heck....lets see how far into them I can get. WOW! I got them on, buttoned and zipped! I'm not saying they were comfortable YET but they will be one day. Yay me!
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